The average train between Ostend and Colchester takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ostend and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ostend to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Colchester station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Ostend to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Ostend to Colchester train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Colchester is 158.6 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Colchester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 14m.